Typographical machine.



D. S. KENNEDY.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 1. 1915.

Patented Dec. 14, 1915.

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TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED 1AN.7, 1915.

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DAVID S. KENNEDY, 0F BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR T0 MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, A CORPGRATION 0F NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. M, rein.

Application filed January 7, 1915., Serial No. 933.

To all whom 2'25 may concern: 7

Be it known that I, DAVID S. KENNEDY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typographical machines, such as linotype machines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent of the United States, No. 4l36,532, to O. llfergenthaler, wherein circulating matrices are released from a magazine in the order in which their characters are to appear in print and then assembled in line, the composed line transferred to the face of a mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form a slug-or linotype against the matrices which produce the type characters thereon, and the matrices thereafter elevated and returned through a distributing mechanism to the magazine from which they started. More particularly, it relates to machines of this class equipped with a plurality of magazines which are movably arranged in such manner that any selected one thereof may be brought into operative relation to the other parts; and its object primarily is to provide means whereby any one of such magazines may be removed from the machine without disturbing the other or others.

In the accompanying drawings, I have shown my invention embodied in the specific class of machine known as. the Model K, or as illustrated in my Letters Patent No. 1,10l,512, but it is equally applicable to machines of other kinds, or to type-setting and type-casting machines, etc., which handle type or dies insteadof matrices. In other words, I have shown my invention only in preferred form and by way of example, and obviously many changes and variations may be made therein, and in its mode of application, which will still be comprised within its spirit. Generally speaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to any specific form or embodiment, except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is a side view, partly in section, of a portion of a linotype machine having my invention applied thereto; Fig. 2 is asimilar view showing the parts in different position; Fig. 3 is a section on the line 33 of Fig. 2; Fig. 4 is a view taken from the opposite side of the machine; Fig. 5 is a similar view showing the lowermost'magazine in process of removal; and Fig. '6 is a section on the line 66 of Fig. 4.

The matrices are stored according to font in the magazines A and B, which may be shifted so as to bring either into operative relation to the face plate C in the manner well understood in the art. In the form illustrated, only two such magazines are disclosed, but obviously the number thereof may be increased if desired, as the principles of adjustment and operation apply similarly to a greater number. The magazines A and B are respectively equipped with series of banks of escapements a and b, and as each magazine is selected and moved into position, its escapements are thereby brought into operative relation to a single series or bank of escapement actuating levers C (Fig. 1) which are operated by. the reeds C from a keyboard mechanism.- all in the usual manner. The magazines A and B are mounted upon the customary base frames A and B, which in turn are carried by the supporting frame E, and with reference to which they are shifted to bringlthe selected magazine into operative position. The supporting frame E rests upon and is sustained by the framework of the machine. it being pivot ally movable about a rod E upon which it rests near its upper end.

As previously stated, the magazines A and B and their frames A and B may be shifted relatively to the'supporting frame E so as to bring one or the other into operative position. The lowerv base frame B is provided at opposite sides and near the upper end thereof with guiding pieces F which are slidably engaged with the supporting frame E, and near its lower end with further guiding pieces F which bear against anti-friction rollers on the frame E, the guiding pieces thus serving to hold the parts in accurate relationship during their movements. The magazine B rests upon the base frame B in the usual manner, and the upper base frame A turn lies upon the magazine 13, it beii'ng pivotally connected near its upper end and at opposite sides thereof to upward extensions of the guides F as by the open slots F The magazine A similarly rests upon and is carried by the base frame A The vertical shifting of the magazines with reference to the supporting frame E is effected by means carried by said frame which will now be described. Near the forward end of the frame and at opposite sides thereof are located two elevating cams G mounted upon a transverse rock shaft Gr suitably journaled in the frame. These cams engage rollers B (Figs. 1 and 2) connected at opposite sides to the base frame B and are rotated by means of a handle J connected to the shaft G At the rear or upper portion of the supporting frame E and at opposite sides thereof are provided two pairs of toggle links H and H the upper members H being connected at one end to the base frame B and the lower members H at one end to the supporting frame E. The respective upper and lower members H and H are intermediatelyconnected to a common transverse rod H thelateral movement of which acts to straighten out the compound toggle system. The rod H is connected by a pair of longitudinal links H to the cams G at the front of the frame, so that when the shaft G is turned, the cams G: and toggles H, H will act to elevate the magazines simultaneously and in proper parallel relation. I

The parts so far described, except as hereinafter specified, are or may be of the same construction as shown in my Letters Patent previously mentioned, and are herein designated by substantially the same letters of reference.

As previously stated, my invention contemplates the provision of means whereby the individual magazines may be removed conveniently and independently. The removal of the upper magazine A may be effected just as. in my previous Letters Patrent, the only requirement being that it be shifted above the level of the face plate C, in which position it may be lifted ofi its base frame A and drawn forwardly, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 1. The removal of the lower magazine B, however, is more difficult, as it will be noted that the extent of movement of the magazines, as

having an arm K which isipivotally 'com nected to a link K depending from the shaft G in the supporting frame E. The depression of the handle K therefore effects the rocking of the frame E and all the connected parts about the supporting rod E raising its lower end to such extent as to locate the lowermost magazine B above the level of the face plate 0. In order to hold the frame in its elevated position, I so proportion the parts that the handle K in its active throw will pass center and bring up against a stop K depending from the framework.

With the parts in this position, the magazine B is free to be removed, and in order to facilitate it, I provide further means for separating from it the overlying magazine A and its connected base frame A which latter normally rests upon the magazine B. These means (Figs. l, 5 and (3) comprise a handle L pivotally mounted upon a stud L projecting laterally from the base frame A and pivotally connected as at L to an upstanding arm L mounted to rock upon a stud L projecting from the base frame B It will be seen that by turning the handle L forwardly about its stud L the base frame A will be rocked about its pivot F and carried away from the underlying ma gazine B, thus giving ample space for the latter to be lifted off its base frame B and withdrawn forwardly from the machine, all as shown by full lines in Fig. 5. In order to sustain the base frame A and its magazine A in raised position, I so proportion the parts that the throw of the handle L will cause it to pass center and bring its nose L up against a shoulder L projecting laterally from the arm L The magazines during removal may be supported by a pair of arms M, which may be connected to either of the base frames in the customary manner.

In the present instance, when the magazine B is to be removed, it is raised to its highest position with relation to the frame E before the latter is rocked upward by the handle K. It will be understood, however, that the extent of movement of the frame E by the handle K may be varied. if desired, to shift the magazine into position for removal without regard to its relative location in the frame. These and other modifications will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art without departure from the scope of my invention.

In some instances it may be desirable to separate the magazines for some other purpose than to remove the lowermost one as above described, and it will be understood that my invention is not to be limited to this or any other specific adaptation except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

' Having thus described my invention, its construction and mode of operation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is as follows:

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines facing in the same direction, and a supporting frame therefor movably mounted in the machine frame, said magazines being shiftable relatively to the supporting frame to bring one or another thereof into operative position, with means for moving the supporting frame from its normal position to facilitate the removal of the magazines.

2. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines facing in the same direction, and a supporting frame therefor movably mounted in the machine frame, means carried by the supporting frame for shifting the magazines relatively thereto to bring one or another into operative position, with means for moving the supporting frame from its normal position to facilitate the removal of the magazines.

3. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines facing in the same direction, and a supporting frame therefor movably mounted in the machine frame, means carried by the supporting frame for shifting the magazines relatively thereto to bring one or another into operative position, with means for moving the supporting frame from its normal position to facilitate the removal of the magazines, the said means comprising a hand lever mounted in the machine frame and connections therefrom to the supporting frame.

4. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, and a supporting frame therefor movably mounted in the machine frame, means carried by the supporting frame for shifting the magazines relatively thereto to bring one or another into operative position, with means for moving the supporting frame from its normal position to facilitate the removal of the magazines, the said means comprising the hand lever Ii, the shaft K to which it is connected and mounted in the machine frame and provided with the arm I and the link K pivoted to the arm K and the supporting frame respectively.

5. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, and a supporting frame therefor movably mounted in the machine frame, means carried by the supporting frame for shifting the magazines relatively thereto to bring one or another into operative position, with means for moving the supporting frame from its normal position to facilitate the removal of the magazines, the said means comprising the hand lever K, the shaft K to which it is connected and mounted in the machine frame and provided with the arm K and the link K pivoted to the arm K and the supporting frame respectively, together with the stop K to limit the movement of the hand lever K and hold the parts in their moved position.

6. In a typographical machine, the combination of assembling devices, a plurality of magazines, and means for shifting the magazines to bring one or another into operative relation to the assembling devices, with fur ther means for lifting the magazines as a whole above the level of the assembling devices, the said means comprising a hand lever mounted in the machine frame and connections therefrom to the magazines, the parts being so proportioned that the throw of the handle will cause them to pass center, together with a stop to hold the hand lever in its operated position, for the purpose described.

7. In a typographical machine, the combination of two superposed magazines, and means for separating the magazines, the said means comprising ahand lever pivotally connected between its ends to one magazine and a link pivotally connected to one end of the lever and the other magazine respectively.

8. In a typographical machine, the combination of two superposed magazines, with means for separating the magazines, the said means comprising a hand leverpivotally connected to one magazine and connections therefrom to the other magazine, the said parts being so proportioned that the throw of the lever will cause them to pass center, together with a stop to hold the lever in its operated position.

9. In a typographical machine, the combination of two superposed magazines, and means for separating the magazines, the said means comprising the hand lever Ii pivotally connected between its ends to one magazine and provided with the projecting nose L and the link L pivotallv connected to one end of the lever L and the other magazine respectively, and provided with a lug L to engage the nose L of the lever when the latter is in its operated position, for the purpose descr bed.

10. In a typographical machine, the combination of two superposed magazines, and means for separating the magazines, said means comprising a hand lever and direct connections between it and the two magazines.

11. In a typographical machine, the combination of two magazines. a shift frame wherein they are mounted, the upper magazine being pivotally connected at its upper end to the shift frame, and means for swinging the upper magazine about its pivot away from the lower magazine, said means comprising a hand lever pivotally connected between its ends to the upper magazine, and a link pivotally connected to one end of the lever and the shift frame respectivelya V 12. In a typographical machine, the combinati'on of two ma azines, a shift. frame whereon they are mounted, the upper magazine being pivotally connected at its upper end to the shift frame, and means for swinging the upper magazine about its pivot away from the lower magazine, said means comprising the hand lever L pivotally connected at L to the upper magazine and provided with the'nose L and the link L ,piv0tally connected at L to the lower end of the lever L and at Lfto the shift frame, the said link L being provided with stop lug L to engage the nose L of the handle'L when the latter is in its operated position.

13. In a typographical machine, the combination of two ma 'azines and a shift Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each,

14:- In a typographical machine, the combination of two superposed magazines, two

supporting frames \vhereon they are monnted, and means for moving one of said sup porting frame therefor movably mounted in the machine frame, means carried by the suppirting frame and operable when said frame is in its normal position for shifting the magazines relatively thereto to bring one or another into operative position, and means for moving the supporting frame from its normal position to facilitate the removal of the magazines.

In testimony whereof, I have allixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

DAVID S. KENNEDY. lVitnesses ALFRED F. GUns'r, MARY BRANDT.

by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D, C. 

